Covid China: Elderly deaths contradict Shanghai figures
By Robin Brant BBC Shanghai correspondent Coronavirus pandemic Dozens of elderly patients at a hospital in Shanghai have died after…
Airline giant Delta warns oil increases mean higher ticket prices
By Jonathan Josephs Business reporter, BBC News Russia-Ukraine war Higher oil prices are set to lead to a 10%…
Hong Kong: What went wrong with its Covid plan?
By Grace Tsoi BBC News, Hong Kong Coronavirus pandemic The scene was grim at Caritas Medical Centre last week. Just…
Covid: Australia’s border reopens to international visitors
Coronavirus pandemic Australia has reopened its international border for the first time in nearly two years, bringing joyful family reunions…
The Queen tests positive for Covid
By Dulcie Lee & Adam Durbin BBC News Coronavirus pandemic The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace…
Covid: Hong Kong’s hospitals overwhelmed amid spike in cases
Coronavirus pandemic Hong Kong’s healthcare system has been overwhelmed by a huge surge in Covid-19 cases, with infected patients…
New Zealand plays Barry Manilow to repel parliament protesters
Coronavirus pandemic Authorities in New Zealand have been playing Barry Manilow’s greatest hits in an attempt to dislodge protesters…
Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy enters Paris
Coronavirus pandemic Police have intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to enter Paris as part of a protest against France’s coronavirus…
Ambassador Bridge: Police begin clearing Canada trucker blockade
Coronavirus pandemic Police have started to clear a blockade of the main crossing between Canada and the United States.…
Covid: Australia to reopen borders to international travel
Coronavirus pandemic Australia has announced the reopening of its borders to vaccinated tourists and other visa holders for the first…